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- This disclosure relates to a gas turbine engine having a tubing system, and a bleed valve assembly mounted to the tubing system.
- Gas turbine engines typically include at least a compressor section, a combustor section and a turbine section. During operation, air is pressurized in the compressor section and is mixed with fuel and burned in the combustor section to generate hot combustion gases. The hot combustion gases are communicated through the turbine section, which extracts energy from the hot combustion gases to power the compressor section and other gas turbine engine loads.
- Gas turbine engines may include tubing systems for circulating fluids from one engine location to another engine location.
- fuel tubing systems may communicate fuel from a fuel tank to a combustion area of the gas turbine engine. Fluids such as air, mist, and/or fuel may enter into portions of the tubing system through fuel nozzles subsequent to engine shutdown. The fluid that enters the tubing system may need removed prior to running the engine again.
- a hose is connected to the bleed adaptor on an opposite side from the tube boss.
- the step of communicating includes directing the fluid from the tube portion, through the bleed opening, and into a passage of the bleed adaptor.
- FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a gas turbine engine 20.
- the exemplary gas turbine engine 20 is a two-spool turbofan engine that generally incorporates a fan section 22, a compressor section 24, a combustor section 26 and a turbine section 28.
- Alternative engines might include an augmenter section (not shown) among other systems for features.
- the fan section 22 drives air along a bypass flow path B, while the compressor section 24 drives air along a core flow path C for compression and communication into the combustor section 26.
- the hot combustion gases generated in the combustor section 26 are expanded through the turbine section 28.
- FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a gas turbine engine 20.
- the exemplary gas turbine engine 20 is a two-spool turbofan engine that generally incorporates a fan section 22, a compressor section 24, a combustor section 26 and a turbine section 28.
- Alternative engines might include an augmenter section (not shown) among other systems for features.
- the fan section 22 drives air along a bypass flow path B, while the compressor section 24 drives
- the gas turbine engine 20 generally includes a low speed spool 30 and a high speed spool 32 mounted for rotation about an engine centerline longitudinal axis A.
- the low speed spool 30 and the high speed spool 32 may be mounted relative to an engine static structure 33 via several bearing systems 31. It should be understood that other bearing systems 31 may alternatively or additionally be provided.
- the low speed spool 30 generally includes an inner shaft 34 that interconnects a fan 36, a low pressure compressor 38 and a low pressure turbine 39.
- the inner shaft 34 can be connected to the fan 36 through a geared architecture 45 to drive the fan 36 at a lower speed than the low speed spool 30.
- the high speed spool 32 includes an outer shaft 35 that interconnects a high pressure compressor 37 and a high pressure turbine 40.
- the inner shaft 34 and the outer shaft 35 are supported at various axial locations by bearing systems 31 positioned within the engine static structure 33.
- a combustor 42 is arranged between the high pressure compressor 37 and the high pressure turbine 40.
- a mid-turbine frame 44 may be arranged generally between the high pressure turbine 40 and the low pressure turbine 39.
- the mid-turbine frame 44 can support one or more bearing systems 31 of the turbine section 28.
- the mid-turbine frame 44 may include one or more airfoils 46 that extend within the core flow path C.
- the inner shaft 34 and the outer shaft 35 are concentric and rotate via the bearing systems 31 about the engine centerline longitudinal axis A, which is colinear with their longitudinal axes.
- the core airflow is compressed by the low pressure compressor 38 and the high pressure compressor 37, is mixed with fuel and burned in the combustor 42, and is then expanded over the high pressure turbine 40 and the low pressure turbine 39.
- the high pressure turbine 40 and the low pressure turbine 39 rotationally drive the respective high speed spool 32 and the low speed spool 30 in response to the expansion.
- the pressure ratio of the low pressure turbine 39 can be pressure measured prior to the inlet of the low pressure turbine 39 as related to the pressure at the outlet of the low pressure turbine 39 and prior to an exhaust nozzle of the gas turbine engine 20.
- the bypass ratio of the gas turbine engine 20 is greater than about ten (10:1)
- the fan diameter is significantly larger than that of the low pressure compressor 38
- the low pressure turbine 39 has a pressure ratio that is greater than about five (5:1). It should be understood, however, that the above parameters are only exemplary of one embodiment of a geared architecture engine and that the present disclosure is applicable to other gas turbine engines, including direct drive turbofans.
- TSFC Thrust Specific Fuel Consumption
- Fan Pressure Ratio is the pressure ratio across a blade of the fan section 22 without the use of a Fan Exit Guide Vane system.
- the low Fan Pressure Ratio according to one non-limiting embodiment of the example gas turbine engine 20 is less than 1.45.
- the Low Corrected Fan Tip Speed according to one non-limiting embodiment of the example gas turbine engine 20 is less than about 1150 fps (351 m/s).
- Each of the compressor section 24 and the turbine section 28 may include alternating rows of rotor assemblies and vane assemblies (shown schematically) that carry airfoils that extend into the core flow path C.
- the rotor assemblies can carry a plurality of rotating blades 25, while each vane assembly can carry a plurality of vanes 27 that extend into the core flow path C.
- the blades 25 create or extract energy (in the form of pressure) from the core airflow that is communicated through the gas turbine engine 20 along the core flow path C.
- the vanes 27 direct the core airflow to the blades 25 to either add or extract energy.
- FIG 2 illustrates a tubing system 50 that can be incorporated into a gas turbine engine, such as the gas turbine engine 20 of Figure 1 .
- the tubing system 50 is configured to circulate a fluid, such as airflow, fuel, or lubricant (i.e., oil), from one engine location to another engine location.
- the tubing system 50 communicates fuel from a fuel tank (not shown) to the combustor section 26 of the gas turbine engine 20.
- the tubing system 50 can include a plurality of tube portions 52 that communicate fluids throughout the gas turbine engine 20.
- One or more bleed valve assemblies 54 may be connected to at least a portion of the tube portions 52 to remove fluid, such as air, mist, and/or fuel, out of the tubing system 50. Removal of fluids from the tubing system 50 may be necessary to reduce engine vibration and to prepare the engine for subsequent operation, among other reasons.
- An exemplary bleed valve assembly 54 configured to bleed fluid from the tubing system 50 is described in detail with reference to Figures 3 , 4A and 4B .
- an exemplary bleed valve assembly 54 is mounted to a tube portion 52 of the tubing system 50.
- the tubing system 50 could include multiple bleed valve assemblies dispersed at various locations of the tubing system 50.
- the amount and mounting locations of the bleed valve assemblies 54 are based on design specific parameters and are not intended to limit this disclosure.
- the bleed valve assembly 54 includes a tube boss 56 and a bleed adaptor 58 connected to the tube boss 56.
- the tube boss 56 may be welded or otherwise attached to the tube portion 52, and the bleed adaptor 58 is threadably secured to the tube boss 56.
- Other connection methodologies may also be utilized in order to secure the components of the bleed valve assembly 54.
- a hose 60 can optionally be attached to the bleed adaptor 58 on an opposite side of the bleed adaptor 58 from the tube boss 56.
- the bleed valve assembly 54 provides a mechanism for bleeding fluid (i.e., air, mist and/or fuel) located inside of the tube portion 52 through the bleed adaptor 58 and then through the hose 60 to remove the fluid from the tubing system 50.
- FIGS. 4A and 4B illustrate cross-sectional views of an exemplary bleed valve assembly 54.
- the bleed adaptor 58 of the bleed valve assembly 54 includes an adaptor body 62 that extends along a longitudinal axis 64 between an inlet portion 66 and a fitting 68 that is opposite from the inlet portion 66.
- the bleed adaptor 58 may additionally include a nut 70 and a threaded portion 72 disposed between the inlet portion 66 and the fitting 68.
- a seal 74 can be positioned between the nut 70 and the threaded portion 72 to seal between the bleed adaptor 58 and the tube boss 56.
- the threaded portion 72 of the bleed adaptor 58 is received by a corresponding threaded portion 76 of the tube boss 56 to secure the bleed adaptor 58 to the tube boss 56.
- At least one bleed opening 80 is formed in the adaptor body 62.
- the bleed opening 80 is disposed on the inlet portion 66 of the bleed adaptor 58.
- the bleed opening 80 is a hole formed in a conical portion 82 of the inlet portion 66 of the bleed adaptor 58.
- the bleed opening 80 may be selectively exposed to a fluid F to direct the fluid F into the bleed adaptor 58 by moving the bleed adaptor 58 between a first position PI (see Figure 4A ) and a second position P2 (see Figure 4B ), as further discussed below.
- a hose 60 can be connected to the fitting 68.
- the hose 60 is a 37 degree flare hose, although other hoses or tubing may also be utilized.
- the hose 60 provides a conduit for carrying the fluid F that is removed from the tube portion 52.
- the tube boss 56 of the bleed valve assembly 54 includes a bore 84 that receives the bleed adaptor 58.
- the tube boss 56 also includes a seat 78, located inside the bore 84, against which the bleed adaptor 58 is received to close the bleed valve assembly 54.
- the seat 78 is conical shaped, although other shapes are also contemplated.
- the seat 78 is shaped to accommodate the inlet portion 66 of the bleed adaptor 58.
- a first position P1 of the bleed valve assembly 54 is illustrated in Figure 4A .
- the inlet portion 66 of the bleed adaptor 58 is received against the seat 78 of the tube boss 56 to substantially close the bleed valve assembly 54.
- the bleed adaptor 58 may be fully tightened (i.e., torqued) relative to the tube boss 56 in the first position PI such that the nut 70 rests against an outer surface 86 of the tube boss 56.
- Fluid F such as air, mist and/or fuel, inside of the tube portion 52 is blocked from entering the bleed adaptor 58 in the first position PI.
- Figure 4B illustrates a second position P2 of the bleed valve assembly 54.
- the inlet portion 66 of the bleed adaptor 58 is moved such that it is spaced from the seat 78 of the tube boss 56, thereby selectively exposing the bleed opening 80 to the fluid F.
- the bleed valve assembly 54 can be positioned in the second position P2 by loosening the bleed adaptor 58 relative to the tube boss 56 to retract the threaded portion 72 of the bleed adaptor 58 from the corresponding threaded portion 76 of the tube boss 56.
- the nut 70 is spaced from the outer surface 86 of the tube boss 56 in the second position P2.
- the fluid F may be communicated through a passage 88 of the tube boss 56, then through the bleed opening 80 and into a passage 90 that extends longitudinally through the bleed adaptor 58, before exiting the bleed valve assembly 54 through the hose 60.
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Description
- This disclosure relates to a gas turbine engine having a tubing system, and a bleed valve assembly mounted to the tubing system.
- Gas turbine engines typically include at least a compressor section, a combustor section and a turbine section. During operation, air is pressurized in the compressor section and is mixed with fuel and burned in the combustor section to generate hot combustion gases. The hot combustion gases are communicated through the turbine section, which extracts energy from the hot combustion gases to power the compressor section and other gas turbine engine loads.
- Gas turbine engines may include tubing systems for circulating fluids from one engine location to another engine location. For example, fuel tubing systems may communicate fuel from a fuel tank to a combustion area of the gas turbine engine. Fluids such as air, mist, and/or fuel may enter into portions of the tubing system through fuel nozzles subsequent to engine shutdown. The fluid that enters the tubing system may need removed prior to running the engine again.
- In accordance with an aspect of the invention, there is provided a gas turbine engine according to claim 1.
- In a non-limiting embodiment of the foregoing gas turbine engine, a hose is connected to the bleed adaptor on an opposite side from the tube boss.
- In accordance with another aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of bleeding fluid from a tubing system according to claim 8.
- In a non-limiting embodiment of the foregoing method, the step of communicating includes directing the fluid from the tube portion, through the bleed opening, and into a passage of the bleed adaptor.
- The various features and advantages of this disclosure will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description. The drawings that accompany the detailed description can be briefly described as follows.
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Figure 1 illustrates a schematic, cross-sectional view of a gas turbine engine. -
Figure 2 illustrates a tubing system of a gas turbine engine. -
Figure 3 illustrates a part of a gas turbine engine tubing system. -
Figures 4A and4B illustrate a bleed valve assembly that can be incorporated into a gas turbine engine tubing system. -
Figure 1 schematically illustrates agas turbine engine 20. The exemplarygas turbine engine 20 is a two-spool turbofan engine that generally incorporates afan section 22, acompressor section 24, acombustor section 26 and aturbine section 28. Alternative engines might include an augmenter section (not shown) among other systems for features. Thefan section 22 drives air along a bypass flow path B, while thecompressor section 24 drives air along a core flow path C for compression and communication into thecombustor section 26. The hot combustion gases generated in thecombustor section 26 are expanded through theturbine section 28. Although depicted as a turbofan gas turbine engine in the disclosed non-limiting embodiment, it should be understood that the concepts described herein are not limited to turbofan engines and these teachings could extend to other types of engines, including but not limited to, three-spool engine architectures. - The
gas turbine engine 20 generally includes alow speed spool 30 and ahigh speed spool 32 mounted for rotation about an engine centerline longitudinal axis A. Thelow speed spool 30 and thehigh speed spool 32 may be mounted relative to an enginestatic structure 33 viaseveral bearing systems 31. It should be understood thatother bearing systems 31 may alternatively or additionally be provided. - The
low speed spool 30 generally includes aninner shaft 34 that interconnects afan 36, alow pressure compressor 38 and alow pressure turbine 39. Theinner shaft 34 can be connected to thefan 36 through a gearedarchitecture 45 to drive thefan 36 at a lower speed than thelow speed spool 30. Thehigh speed spool 32 includes anouter shaft 35 that interconnects ahigh pressure compressor 37 and ahigh pressure turbine 40. In this embodiment, theinner shaft 34 and theouter shaft 35 are supported at various axial locations by bearingsystems 31 positioned within the enginestatic structure 33. - A
combustor 42 is arranged between thehigh pressure compressor 37 and thehigh pressure turbine 40. Amid-turbine frame 44 may be arranged generally between thehigh pressure turbine 40 and thelow pressure turbine 39. Themid-turbine frame 44 can support one ormore bearing systems 31 of theturbine section 28. Themid-turbine frame 44 may include one ormore airfoils 46 that extend within the core flow path C. - The
inner shaft 34 and theouter shaft 35 are concentric and rotate via the bearingsystems 31 about the engine centerline longitudinal axis A, which is colinear with their longitudinal axes. The core airflow is compressed by thelow pressure compressor 38 and thehigh pressure compressor 37, is mixed with fuel and burned in thecombustor 42, and is then expanded over thehigh pressure turbine 40 and thelow pressure turbine 39. Thehigh pressure turbine 40 and thelow pressure turbine 39 rotationally drive the respectivehigh speed spool 32 and thelow speed spool 30 in response to the expansion. - The pressure ratio of the
low pressure turbine 39 can be pressure measured prior to the inlet of thelow pressure turbine 39 as related to the pressure at the outlet of thelow pressure turbine 39 and prior to an exhaust nozzle of thegas turbine engine 20. In one non-limiting embodiment, the bypass ratio of thegas turbine engine 20 is greater than about ten (10:1), the fan diameter is significantly larger than that of thelow pressure compressor 38, and thelow pressure turbine 39 has a pressure ratio that is greater than about five (5:1). It should be understood, however, that the above parameters are only exemplary of one embodiment of a geared architecture engine and that the present disclosure is applicable to other gas turbine engines, including direct drive turbofans. - In this embodiment of the exemplary
gas turbine engine 20, a significant amount of thrust is provided by the bypass flow path B due to the high bypass ratio. Thefan section 22 of thegas turbine engine 20 is designed for a particular flight condition--typically cruise at about 0.8 Mach and about 35,000 feet (10668m). This flight condition, with thegas turbine engine 20 at its best fuel consumption, is also known as bucket cruise Thrust Specific Fuel Consumption (TSFC). TSFC is an industry standard parameter of fuel consumption per unit of thrust. - Fan Pressure Ratio is the pressure ratio across a blade of the
fan section 22 without the use of a Fan Exit Guide Vane system. The low Fan Pressure Ratio according to one non-limiting embodiment of the examplegas turbine engine 20 is less than 1.45. Low Corrected Fan Tip Speed is the actual fan tip speed divided by an industry standard temperature correction of [(Tram °R) / (518.7 °R)]0.5. (°C=(°R-491.67)∗5/9). The Low Corrected Fan Tip Speed according to one non-limiting embodiment of the examplegas turbine engine 20 is less than about 1150 fps (351 m/s). - Each of the
compressor section 24 and theturbine section 28 may include alternating rows of rotor assemblies and vane assemblies (shown schematically) that carry airfoils that extend into the core flow path C. For example, the rotor assemblies can carry a plurality ofrotating blades 25, while each vane assembly can carry a plurality ofvanes 27 that extend into the core flow path C. Theblades 25 create or extract energy (in the form of pressure) from the core airflow that is communicated through thegas turbine engine 20 along the core flow path C. Thevanes 27 direct the core airflow to theblades 25 to either add or extract energy. -
Figure 2 illustrates atubing system 50 that can be incorporated into a gas turbine engine, such as thegas turbine engine 20 ofFigure 1 . Thetubing system 50 is configured to circulate a fluid, such as airflow, fuel, or lubricant (i.e., oil), from one engine location to another engine location. Thetubing system 50 communicates fuel from a fuel tank (not shown) to thecombustor section 26 of thegas turbine engine 20. - The
tubing system 50 can include a plurality oftube portions 52 that communicate fluids throughout thegas turbine engine 20. One or more bleed valve assemblies 54 (shown schematically) may be connected to at least a portion of thetube portions 52 to remove fluid, such as air, mist, and/or fuel, out of thetubing system 50. Removal of fluids from thetubing system 50 may be necessary to reduce engine vibration and to prepare the engine for subsequent operation, among other reasons. An exemplarybleed valve assembly 54 configured to bleed fluid from thetubing system 50 is described in detail with reference toFigures 3 ,4A and4B . - Referring to
Figure 3 , an exemplarybleed valve assembly 54 is mounted to atube portion 52 of thetubing system 50. Although only onebleed valve assembly 54 is illustrated in this embodiment, thetubing system 50 could include multiple bleed valve assemblies dispersed at various locations of thetubing system 50. The amount and mounting locations of thebleed valve assemblies 54 are based on design specific parameters and are not intended to limit this disclosure. - The
bleed valve assembly 54 includes atube boss 56 and ableed adaptor 58 connected to thetube boss 56. Thetube boss 56 may be welded or otherwise attached to thetube portion 52, and thebleed adaptor 58 is threadably secured to thetube boss 56. Other connection methodologies may also be utilized in order to secure the components of thebleed valve assembly 54. - A
hose 60 can optionally be attached to thebleed adaptor 58 on an opposite side of thebleed adaptor 58 from thetube boss 56. Thebleed valve assembly 54 provides a mechanism for bleeding fluid (i.e., air, mist and/or fuel) located inside of thetube portion 52 through thebleed adaptor 58 and then through thehose 60 to remove the fluid from thetubing system 50. -
Figures 4A and4B illustrate cross-sectional views of an exemplarybleed valve assembly 54. Thebleed adaptor 58 of thebleed valve assembly 54 includes anadaptor body 62 that extends along alongitudinal axis 64 between aninlet portion 66 and a fitting 68 that is opposite from theinlet portion 66. Thebleed adaptor 58 may additionally include anut 70 and a threadedportion 72 disposed between theinlet portion 66 and the fitting 68. Aseal 74 can be positioned between thenut 70 and the threadedportion 72 to seal between thebleed adaptor 58 and thetube boss 56. In one embodiment, the threadedportion 72 of thebleed adaptor 58 is received by a corresponding threadedportion 76 of thetube boss 56 to secure thebleed adaptor 58 to thetube boss 56. - At least one
bleed opening 80 is formed in theadaptor body 62. Thebleed opening 80 is disposed on theinlet portion 66 of thebleed adaptor 58. In an embodiment, thebleed opening 80 is a hole formed in aconical portion 82 of theinlet portion 66 of thebleed adaptor 58. Thebleed opening 80 may be selectively exposed to a fluid F to direct the fluid F into thebleed adaptor 58 by moving thebleed adaptor 58 between a first position PI (seeFigure 4A ) and a second position P2 (seeFigure 4B ), as further discussed below. - A
hose 60 can be connected to the fitting 68. In one embodiment, thehose 60 is a 37 degree flare hose, although other hoses or tubing may also be utilized. Thehose 60 provides a conduit for carrying the fluid F that is removed from thetube portion 52. - The
tube boss 56 of thebleed valve assembly 54 includes abore 84 that receives thebleed adaptor 58. Thetube boss 56 also includes aseat 78, located inside thebore 84, against which thebleed adaptor 58 is received to close thebleed valve assembly 54. In one embodiment, theseat 78 is conical shaped, although other shapes are also contemplated. In another embodiment, theseat 78 is shaped to accommodate theinlet portion 66 of thebleed adaptor 58. - A first position P1 of the
bleed valve assembly 54 is illustrated inFigure 4A . In the first position P1, theinlet portion 66 of thebleed adaptor 58 is received against theseat 78 of thetube boss 56 to substantially close thebleed valve assembly 54. Thebleed adaptor 58 may be fully tightened (i.e., torqued) relative to thetube boss 56 in the first position PI such that thenut 70 rests against anouter surface 86 of thetube boss 56. Fluid F, such as air, mist and/or fuel, inside of thetube portion 52 is blocked from entering thebleed adaptor 58 in the first position PI. -
Figure 4B illustrates a second position P2 of thebleed valve assembly 54. In the second position P2, theinlet portion 66 of thebleed adaptor 58 is moved such that it is spaced from theseat 78 of thetube boss 56, thereby selectively exposing the bleed opening 80 to the fluid F. The bleedvalve assembly 54 can be positioned in the second position P2 by loosening thebleed adaptor 58 relative to thetube boss 56 to retract the threadedportion 72 of thebleed adaptor 58 from the corresponding threadedportion 76 of thetube boss 56. Thenut 70 is spaced from theouter surface 86 of thetube boss 56 in the second position P2. In the open, second position P2, the fluid F may be communicated through apassage 88 of thetube boss 56, then through thebleed opening 80 and into apassage 90 that extends longitudinally through thebleed adaptor 58, before exiting thebleed valve assembly 54 through thehose 60. - It should be understood that like reference numerals identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several drawings.
- The foregoing description shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in any limiting sense. The following claims should be studied to determine the true scope and content of this disclosure.
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- A gas turbine engine (20), comprising:a tubing system (50) that communicates fuel from a fuel tank to a combustor section (26); anda bleed valve assembly (54) mounted to at least one tube portion (52) of said tubing system (50), said bleed valve assembly (54) including a tube boss (56) mounted to said at least one tube portion (52) and a bleed adaptor (58) connected to said tube boss (56), said bleed adaptor (58), when in use, being movable between a first position and a second position relative to said tube boss (56) to expose a bleed opening (80) of said bleed adaptor (58) to fuel inside said at least one tube portion (52), wherein said bleed adaptor (58) comprises an adaptor body (62) that extends between a fitting (68) and an inlet portion (66), the inlet portion (66) is received against a seat (78) of said tube boss (56) in said first position and is spaced from said seat (78) in said second position, said bleed adaptor (58) is threadably connected to said tube boss (56), and said bleed opening (80) is disposed on an inlet portion (66) of said bleed adaptor (58).
- The gas turbine engine (20) as recited in claim 1, comprising a hose (60) connected to said bleed adaptor (58) on an opposite side from said tube boss (56).
- The gas turbine engine (20) of claim 1, wherein said fitting (68) is opposite said inlet portion (66).
- The bleed valve assembly (54) as recited in claim 3, comprising a hose (60) connected to said fitting (68).
- The gas turbine engine (20) as recited in claim 4, wherein the bleed valve assembly (54) comprises a nut (70) and a threaded portion (72) between said inlet portion (66) and said fitting (68).
- The gas turbine engine (20) as recited in claim 5, comprising a seal (74) between said nut (70) and said threaded portion (72).
- The gas turbine engine (20) as recited in claim 4, 5 or 6, wherein said inlet portion (66) of said bleed adaptor (58) is received against said seat (78) of said tube boss (56) to prevent said fuel from entering said bleed adaptor (58).
- A method of bleeding fuel from a tubing system (50) of a gas turbine engine (20), the method comprising:selectively exposing a bleed opening (80) of a bleed adaptor (58) that is connected to a tube portion (52) of a tubing system (50) that communicates fuel from a fuel tank to a combustor section (26), wherein said bleed adaptor (58) comprises an adaptor body (62) that extends between a fitting (68) and an inlet portion (66);communicating fuel from inside of the tube portion (52) into the bleed opening (80) to remove the fuel from the tube portion (52); andcommunicating fuel through the bleed adaptor (58) and then through a hose (60) connected to the bleed adaptor (58), wherein the step of selectively exposing includes moving the bleed adaptor (58) from a first position in which the inlet portion (66) is received against a seat (78) of a tube boss (56) mounted to the tube portion (52) and a second position in which the inlet portion (66) is spaced from the seat (78), said bleed adaptor (58) is threadably connected to said tube boss (56), and said bleed opening (80) is disposed on said inlet portion (66).
- The method as recited in claim 8, wherein the step of communicating includes directing fuel from the tube portion (52), through the bleed opening (80), and into a passage of the bleed adaptor (58).
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